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May 16, Ten Steps to Good Bonsai

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:14:38 GMT

Top Ten Steps to Good Bonsai is a page of great tips on growing bonsai for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike!

May 13, Plant Pests - Snails

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:38:12 GMT

All snails are not plant pests on your bonsai, some are beneficial. However, the bad ones can be really bad. The giant African snails for instance!

May 12, Podocarpus Bonsai

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:38:11 GMT

Podocarpus bonsai trees are tropical conifers. At first glance, they may not look like other conifers, such as juniper or pine, but they require very similar care.

May 9, Chinese Bonsai

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:31:19 GMT

What is the difference between a Japanese bonsai tree and Chinese bonsai?First of all the name. Chinese bonsai are known as penjing. And that's only the beginning.

May 8, Chinese Elm Bonsai

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:46:54 GMT

The Chinese elm bonsai tree is a favorite of bonsai growers everywhere. It is especially popular with beginners, because it's so easy to care for. The branches grow very quickly.

May 7, Basic Bonsai Styles

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:22:28 GMT

There are five basic bonsai styles, with many variations. These first five are the foundation for all the other bonsai shapes.

May 5, My Fukien Tea children and other Bonsai

Sat, 05 May 2012 10:46:13 GMT

Hi there from Lester down in South Florida. I have been caring for my bonsai collection since 1970. Most of them were started back in the early 1900-05

May 4, Bougainvillea bonsai

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:16:46 GMT

Bougainvillea bonsai, fast growing, abundant blooms, loves heat, tolerates cool, easy care, alternate leaves! What more could you ask from a tropical bonsai?

May 4, Bonsai Tools

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:19:44 GMT

Bonsai tools are created with shapes and sharpness to do specific jobs and to do them well. Hundreds are available. How many do you need?ound on-line.

Apr 27, Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:54:31 GMT

The words Brazilian Rain tree bonsai, and Jim Moody are frequently spoken in the same breath. Jim created the first raintree in the US from seed over 30 years ago.

Apr 25, Bonsai Care and Beneficial Insects

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:03:10 GMT

Bonsai care includes watching out for plant pests, but what about the 'beneficials'? You may be surprised at some of them!

Apr 23, Buy Bonsai Tree

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:57:21 GMT

The 'TopTen Reasons Not to Buy Bonsai Tree' list is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but oh so true. Will you pass the test?

Apr 22, Witches Broom on Bonsai Ficus

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:06:22 GMT

A Witches Broom is a tightly clustered, diseased, abnormal growth of multiple branches on a tree or woody shrub. Yes, they can grow on bonsai Ficus.

Apr 22, Artificial Bonsai Trees

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:16:05 GMT

Not good at growing bonsai trees? Artificial bonsai trees may be your answer. A preserved bonsai tree? Silk trees? There are many kinds to chose from.

Apr 21, Jaboticaba Bonsai Trees

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:38:01 GMT

Jaboticaba bonsai trees make graceful and fruiting bonsai. The flowers and fruit both grow directly on the trunk, and it's a perfect bonsai tree for indoors.

Apr 20, Sea Grape Bonsai

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:28:33 GMT

The sea grape bonsai may seem an unusual bonsai because of its large leaves. But, the peeling mottled bark, bronze new leaves, and fruit make it almost irresistible.

Apr 12, Bonsai Pots

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:56:27 GMT

Bonsai pots...sizes, shapes, colors and styles.It can get confusing! Here are some guidelines (not rules.)

Apr 10, Bonsai Trees and Voles

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:26:40 GMT

Bonsai trees in winter storage and voles are a bad combination. Read this horror story!

Apr 7, Bonsai Supplies

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:01:49 GMT

Bonsai supplies and accessories are available by the thousands. Many are true assets and conveniences, others are nothing more than novelties.

Apr 6, Juniper Bonsai Pictures

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:30:38 GMT

Juniper bonsai pictures seem to best show what bonsai is all about. Although used for many years by hobbyists, junipers were made popular with the public in the original Karate Kid movie. Juniper

Apr 3, Bahama Berry

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:53:06 GMT

Discovering a new plant for use as bonsai is quite exciting. The Bahama Berry was especially so, as it seemed perfect. The tiny leaves, flowers and fruit were exactly what we look for!

Apr 2, Types of Bonsai Trees

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:07:30 GMT

Bonsai are classified in many ways. By shape, by size and by species. Types of bonsai trees for this site means the species used.

Mar 31, Ficus Bonsai Trees

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:32:26 GMT

Ficus are considered exotic and beautiful trees by many plant collectors. They are often used to create amazing Ficus bonsai specimens!

Mar 21, Jade Bonsai

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:14:50 GMT

Portulacaria afra is much easier to develop as jade bonsai than the Crassula varieties. Smaller leaves are especially valuable for this bonsai plant design.

Mar 14, My New Fukien Tea!

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:27:18 GMT

I just bought myself a tree from Walmart. I repotted it in a rectangular glazed clay pot that I purchased from Home Depot, a little bonsai soil from

Mar 11, Beginner Bonsai Trees

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:53:16 GMT

This list of recommended beginner bonsai trees will help you get a good start on 'how to bonsai.' Learn the assets and faults of the best bonsai for you.

Mar 9, Create a Website -My Secret

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:19:49 GMT

Me create a website?After Bonsai with Tropicals was published, I gave a lot of consideration to writing another book. I then decided to create a website instead. I knew I could expand on the content

Mar 9, Cottonseed Hulls

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:18:10 GMT

I first saw bonsai soil covered with cottonseed hulls while observing a program by Mike Kling. He was creating an extensive mini-landscape (including mountains, valleys, streams, rivers etc.) on a la

Mar 8, Bonsai Tree Articles

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:18:58 GMT

I wrote for Bonsai Today magazine, many of those bonsai tree articles are here. Others were written for my own publications and still others are by guest authors.

Mar 7, Fukien Tea - My Favorite

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:20:12 GMT

I bought this imported tree from Erik Wigert's nursery in 2006, my first investment in a large tree. It is about 32 tall and wide. My goal was to develop

Mar 6, Plant Pests and Bonsai

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:38:33 GMT

Growing bonsai? Knowing plant pests comes with the territory! Because we use many different kinds of plants to create bonsai trees, there are many different problems to watch for. Any art

Mar 6, Powder Puff Bonsai

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:45:54 GMT

Powder Puff bonsai are one of the showiest of tropicals.They bloom frequently and are often used indoors!

Mar 5, Bald Cypress Bonsai with Knees

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:10:33 GMT

Bald Cypress in the wild often have knees. Seeing these formations in bonsai is unusual, however they do appear.

Mar 5, Lichen

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:47:01 GMT

I find lichen and where they grow particularly fascinating. My years of working with bonsai trees has made me aware of many things in nature.This one was the subject of an article I wrote for Florid

Mar 5, Buttonwood Bonsai Care

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:15:10 GMT

Buttonwood bonsai care includes lots of sun and water. It is a tropical plant, often with beautiful driftwood features. ocarpus in as much sun as each yard allows.

Mar 4, Juniper Bonsai

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:48:20 GMT

Juniper bonsai is perhaps the most recognized species used to create these little trees. Although used for many years by hobbyists, The Karate Kid made it popular!

Feb 24, Bonsai Myths

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:29:43 GMT

There are many bonsai myths connected with growing bonsai trees. Some seem somewhat logical; others are difficult to imagine how they ever came about. Some of the more common myths are listed here. Af

Feb 15, Chrysanthemum bonsai article by Dale Cochoy

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:19:20 GMT

Chrysanthemum bonsai project - an article by Dale Cochoy

Feb 14, Chrysanthemum bonsai article by John Capobianco

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:23:24 GMT

Chrysanthemum bonsai on a slab article by John Capobianco,

Feb 14, Chrysanthemum bonsai

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:11:16 GMT

Chrysanthemum bonsai are not as popular in western culture, as they are in Japan. One reason may be they are short lived plants.

Feb 11, North Carolina Arboretum

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:12:57 GMT

The bonsai featured by the North Carolina Arboretum, Ashville, NC have a regional flavor. But the Exhibit area, which was completed about 4 years ago,

Feb 11, Bonsai Care

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:52:16 GMT

Bonsai care instructions should be specific to your tree. Since bonsai are created from many different kinds of plants, they often require different cultivation.

Feb 9, Buttonwood Bonsai Tree

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:08:25 GMT

There are many plants with the common name of buttonwood. For bonsai, Conocarpus erectus is a popular collected tropical species.

Jan 26, New Plant Hardiness Map

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:46:54 GMT

The United States Department Of Agriculture has issued a new Plant Hardiness map. Just enter your zip code and get an accurate zone! The new map used temperature data from many more stations than the previous map.

Jan 24, Bonsai Postage Stamps

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:29:49 GMT

The new bonsai stamps were released today! My P.O. didn't have them, so will try to get them online.

Jan 19, Bonsai Display Tables

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:26:00 GMT

Bonsai display tables are used to highlight the importance of the bonsai tree. There are many styles, sizes and materials used, as well as basic guidelines..

Jan 10, Bonsai Advertising

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:42:37 GMT

Bonsai advertising is now available on the Bonsai-Mary site.

Jan 9, 'Joy of Bonsai'

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:21:58 GMT

This coming weekend January 13, 14 and 15 2012 is the 10th annual 'JOY OF BONSAI' event sponsored by the Kawa Bonsai Society, Bunnell, Florida at the Flagler County Extension Office I'll see you there!

Jan 6, Bay Island Bonsai Exhibit

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:31:09 GMT

Annual Exhibit (Almeda, California) January 14-15 Oakland Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave. Auction Saturday - Preview at Noon Guided tours of exhibit both days

Dec 13, Buy Bonsai List

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:41:32 GMT

Whether you buy bonsai trees, grow bonsai starters or begin with pre bonsai ... this list of basics will help you select and create good subjects. Tips on how to make a better bonsai collection